Combivent Respimat dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Combivent Respimat’s dosage and strength and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Combivent Respimat. If you want to know more about Combivent Respimat, see this overview article It covers details about the drug’s uses, side effects, and more.

Combivent Respimat is a brand-name medication that comes as an inhaler. It isn’t available in a generic version.

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Forms and strength of Combivent Respimat

Combivent Respimat comes as follows:

• Form: oral inhaler
• Strength: 20 micrograms (mcg) of ipratropium and 100 mcg of albuterol per puff

Dosage of Combivent Respimat

This article describes the recommended dosage for Combivent Respimat. The drugmaker provides these dosages. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those shown below.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Combivent Respimat without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosage of Combivent Respimat in adults

Usually, doctors prescribe a standard dosage of Combivent Respimat. In some cases, they may increase the dosage. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of Combivent Respimat that gives the desired outcome.

The recommended Combivent Respimat dosage for COPD is as follows:

• Dose: 1 puff (which is equal to 20 mcg of ipratropium and 100 mcg of albuterol)
• Frequency: four times per day
• Maximum dosage: 1 puff six times in 24 hours

Your doctor or healthcare professional will show you how to use the inhaler. If you have questions about how to use the Combivent Respimat inhaler, you can also visit the drugmaker’s website for more information and watch a video with instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Combivent Respimat and its dosage.

How many puffs are in a Combivent Respimat inhaler?

Each Combivent Respimat inhaler contains 120 puffs. If you use 1 puff four times per day, an inhaler should last 30 days.

There’s a dose indicator on the inhaler that will show you how much is left. The indicator will enter the red zone when there’s about 7 days left in the inhaler. This gives you time to get a refill. Once all 120 puffs have been used, the inhaler will automatically lock.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have more questions about how many puffs are in a Combivent Respimat inhaler.

Is Combivent Respimat used long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe Combivent Respimat as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely use it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should use Combivent Respimat, talk with your doctor.

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Overdose of Combivent Respimat

It’s important that you do not use more Combivent Respimat than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of Combivent Respimat overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• chest pain
• fast heart rate
• high blood pressure

What to do if you use too much Combivent Respimat

If you think you’ve used too much Combivent Respimat, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.